LOCAL
Zion raises funds for Ukraine
Zion Lutheran Church of Chisago City recently had a visit from Emma Wagner (right), Manager for Congregational Engagement, Lutheran World Relief. Wagner came to thank Zion for their gift of $8,000 for Ukrainian Aid. Lutheran World Relief is providing emergency needs; mobile medical equipment, temporary housing and supportive services to …
Lent-North Branch officials find consensus
Leaders of Lent Township and the City of North Branch came to consensus this week, on key elements in an orderly annexation process additionally dividing out the township into Chisago City and Stacy. If all things go as planned the state Office of Boundary Adjustments could be holding public hearings …
Local couple wins ATV from Rotary fundraiser
Remember seeing this ATV on display at the Home Improvement Expo last winter? Well, the main prize, part of a fundraiser for Rotary and Lions, has been touring the town celebration circuit and a winner was just announced at Frankie’s Saturday, Aug. 20, during the Bass Tourney. The winner is …
International Apprentice contest features Lindstrom tradesperson
This year Lindstrom will be represented at the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers' and International Masonry Institutes' International Apprentice Contest, taking place September 23-24 in Boston, Massachusetts, at the John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center.
State Fair was not that awful, this weekend is St. Bridget's Block Party
We finally broke the bubble and got some much needed rain. Not sure how much you got at your house but our rain guage read about 3.75 inches over the weekend. Other than worrying about rain coming through our tarps (yes still from the May 9 storm), the fact that …
Stomp Out Suicide helps raise awareness for those lost and those in need
The Stomp Out Suicide fundraiser and resource event at Goodview Park in Wyoming took place Aug. 20 under overcast and chilly skies; but warm vibes from participants could be felt. Above, the photo tributes to many loved ones being celebrated were put on the “memory line. The City of Wyoming …
in. Art Show 2022 award winners
Cara Jo O’Connell of Minneapolis tells the audience how she came up with her painting called Rosmary and the Finch.
Ki Chi Saga Days was amazing, we have a chance to make a difference
What a fantastic way to wrap up the summer festival season! Ki Chi Saga Days was just what the doctor ordered as school is right around the corner. I spent a lot of time uptown over the weekend and it was crazy busy everywhere you went. The vendor fair at Moberg Park …
Relay for Life raises hope, awareness and funds for cancer research
Chisago County Relay for Life took place August 10 at Chisago Lake Lutheran Church in Center City. Guest speaker was survivor Deb Nelson who was joined by her support group “Brick House” is pictured with American Legion Post 272 and Sheriff Brandon Thyen.
Threshing Show is a hit for all ages
The Almelund Threshing Show was filled with tractors as far as the eye could see and yummy food. Above: Bryson enjoys a bite of sweet corn that his brother Tretyn graciously shared.
Ki Chi Saga Days are here - means more parade candy for me
Ki Chi Saga Days is here. It usually signifies the end of summer; although I refuse to buy into that.
Stacy Daze a hit with locals
The Stacy Daze celebration was as fun as ever, with a great turnout the whole weekend!
Ready for another season; life-saving episode can be celebrated now
The National Ski Patrol celebrated several members of the Wild Mountain patrol program Sunday night during a banquet at the hillside lodge, as the cool layer of pre-thunderstorm fog settled in the St Croix valley.
Palm oil alternative message nets personal response from President Biden
It’s always a good feeling to know you have been heard, no matter what your age is. When local fifth grader Maya Wood got a letter from The White House, she was elated to find that President Biden had received her message and was responding to what Maya hoped he …
